TENERIFE · CANARY ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Tenerife — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Thai-themed Siam Park Tenerife: Tower of Power plunge, biggest man-made wave, lazy rivers, sea lion welcome, plus optional meal packages.
Most Popular“The water slides were really fun and exciting. • The wave pool was a highlight — it felt like being at the beach. • The weather was good, which made the day even better. • The staff were friendly and helpful. What could be improved: • The lines were pretty long, especially for the popular…”
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love views.
“It was a great trip. And yes, we saw whales and dolphins. Thanks to the yacht team!”
No-chase whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli, with certified guides, ethical rules, and built-in donations.
“We enjoyed this activity alot as a family trip! We saw a sea turtle, dolphins and whales! The crew were very friendly and knowledgable. I would recommend this trip and would do it again in the future. Thank you for a memorable day!”
Spend a full day at Loro Parque in Tenerife with a ticket that includes the Orca Ocean show and major animal presentations, plus options for food.
“Nice enclosures, good shows! Nice to see how they treat the animals! Orcas are the highlight”
Combine Loro Parque and Siam Park with one ticket and 14 days to use it. See orcas and slides across Tenerife.
“The animal shows were very good at Loro. At Siam we enjoyed the slides very much, although there was not much sun in the morning”
Paddle with turtles and dolphins off Tenerife, plus snorkeling in a boat-only bay. Wetsuits, gear, and photos included for $35.
“Amazing. I recommend everyone do it. The guide was fabulous”
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sightings, onboard snacks and drinks, plus time to swim.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The Catamaran is spacious and very comfortable. the guides are very knowledgeable and we saw so many pilot whales, that was breathtaking. Loved the stop for a dip as well 😁”
Teide day trip from Tenerife with hotel pickup, official guide, round-trip Teide Cable Car tickets, and free upper-station trails.
“Really good trip, guide provided a variety of facts about areas that we passed on our way up to the mountain. Fantastic sites at mount teide and adequate time to take pictures and explore the different views. Would definitely go again and recommend this activity”
Cruise Tenerife for dolphins and pilot whales, stop at Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in a crystal cove with a cold drink.
“Excellent, guides were very good, boat spotless, & they made sure we got see a pilot whale, which was fabulous”
Sunset above Teide clouds then telescope stargazing in Starlight-certified skies. Lasers, shooting stars, optional photos. From $47.
“it was a great experience. the best part about it was our guide Ozzie. I mean he’s the most charismatic, funny and charming and experienced guide i’ve ever met. He turned this trip into a little adventure. it felt like spending time with great group of friends. if you’re reading this review you should stop…”
Catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón near Costa Adeje with free drinks, pilot whales, dolphins, and optional Playa Espagueti snorkeling.
“I really enjoyed this trip. The boat wasn't overcrowded and we saw pilot whales and dolphins. The information given was just enough to be interesting without an overload. Plenty of soft drinks and water available.”
Luxury yacht whale and dolphin watching from southern Tenerife with drinks, snacks, and a turtle snorkel. Small groups, 3 hours.
“Great experience, nice weather and nice small boat.”
Sunset over Teide’s cloud sea and then real stargazing with a Dobsonian telescope, Cava, and a free astrophotography photo.
“the tour was fantastic. Roland our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the night sky, as were the other 2 guides. the extras such as a great photo with stars in the background is lovely. The hot chocolate very welcome. seeing Saturn clearly with the ring and a moon was fantastic. The size of…”
Loro Parque from South Tenerife with hotel transfers. See penguins, orcas and dolphins, plus Katandra TreeTops bridges and birds.
“We thought the time to walk through the park will be more than enough but with all the animal shows it turned out to be the opposite, so don't think you won't be able to fill out the hours!”
Teide National Park at sunset and under starlight: hotel pickup, 3-course Canarian dinner, cava, and guided telescope viewing from Tenerife.
“Second time doing this excursion as the first time as really loved it , however this time wasn't as good, seemed to take much longer this time and coach was very uncomfortable there and back. Food wasn't as nice either chicken seemed very pink so I didn't eat much. However the sunset and star gazing…”
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